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Which 61 key midi keyboard has the best \'quality feel\'?

Hi all
I\'m ready to spend some more money - this time on a Hammond B-4/Charlie based setup. I would really appreciate any recommendations for 61 note controllers. I\'m not looking for loads of features or knobs to twiddle, just a keyboard that feels full of build quality, smoothness, accuracy and depth. The manufacturer \'Roland\' springs to mind, but I don\'t think they\'re currently making one.
Anyone?
Thanks!
PS Also looking for recommendations on a pedalboard to play heel and toe stuff.
Cheers!

Re: Which 61 key midi keyboard has the best \'quality feel\'?

My Ensoniq TS-10, hands down, has the very best nonweighted 61-key action I\'ve ever played. I don\'t like any of the newer crop any better - I\'m probably too used to it. Plus, it has poly aftertouch, which is way cool.

They\'ll get it when they pry it from my cold, dead fingers. Whoever \"they\" are, anyway.

Re: Which 61 key midi keyboard has the best \'quality feel\'?

Poly aftertouch is wonderful - brings back memories of the Yamaha CS80 and Vangelis back catalogue. But, is the TS-10 still available? There doesn\'t seem to be much competition/technical progress in the controller area at the moment. Odd really, when you consider the popularity of virtual/computer based instruments.

Re: Which 61 key midi keyboard has the best \'quality feel\'?

Although I now primarily use a Fatar SL-880, after nearly 20 years I still find my old DX7 keyboard to be the most responsive and reliable \"synthy\" keyboard I\'ve ever used. They were built like tanks!